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Francis effect♥

Still have the "Francis Effect" in my nerves... that magnetic SMILE! (Photo credit: Google) Even though I did not have a chance to see him in person, I realized one thing... I don't need to see him to feel the presence of God.  Seeing him on the television or even on my pc through live streaming still gave me goosebumps and always end up in tears.  Yes, in tears (tears of joy).  His smile... his words... would really affect and move you.  Importance of the family :  we all experience this now globally, through the growth in technology.  People tend to just play or tinker their tablets and ipads instead of checking or talking to their parents, siblings especially their children.  I admit I am a bit guilty on this sometimes... When you see people around you at the mall, restos and etc. you will see all of them looking down at their tablets instead of talking to each other.  Going back to basics, I agree with Pope Francis on this.  F...

Pope Francis visits Manila in 2015♥

Photo from Google It's all over the news!  His Holiness is coming to Manila on January 2015.  What makes it very special? He's arriving on my birthday! (January 15: exactly 60 days from today).  This event will be memorable not only to me but also to all the Catholics here in the Philippines.  Birthday wish: to be able to see him in person.  I didn't have the chance to see (in person) Pope John II on his Manila visits because I don't have the means... but I watched almost all the coverages of his visit on television.  I hope this time I will have a glimpse of Pope Francis. (extra na If i could bless his hand: super wish!) Vatican also released his itinerary: January 15, 2015  : Arrival at NAIA at 5pm; January 16, 2015 : Pope Francis will be officially welcomed by President Aquino at Malacañan Palace, followed by a meeting with diplomatic corps.; Mass at the Manila Cathedral after his Malacañan visit and the proceeds to Mall of Asia for an...